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Old 06-03-2014, 05:43 AM
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Default 48 to ape, or not to ape?

So I want to get new bars for my 48. I'm pretty indecisive on what to get at this point.
I want to get something taller than the stock bars.

What do you guys suggest and your experience with taller bars?
Mini apes, Z-bars, T bars? Something between 4"-10"

Please show me some pics of your 48's with tall bars for inspiration.

Thanks
 
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Old 06-03-2014, 06:33 AM
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I would get some narrow mini-apes (8-10" rise)
 
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Old 06-03-2014, 11:54 AM
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DO IT!!! I love it!



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Old 06-03-2014, 01:18 PM
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Z it out. I did it on mine I'll post some pictures in a minute or two. I love them they look slick
 
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I think I ended up going with 10" Z bars. Ended up being a pretty expensive upgrade due to the rewiring and my brake lines were expensive because I have the ABS option. Totally worth it however.
 
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Old 06-03-2014, 03:58 PM
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I have 10" window bars right now but also have 10" Z bars. I like them both.

 
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Old 06-03-2014, 04:51 PM
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I like my Biltwell Keystone Bars. Only $100 from JP Cycles and they gave me that perfect 5 inches of rise I needed to help my back.
 
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Old 06-04-2014, 04:29 AM
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14" apes and 1" risers. I'm 5'11" and it works great!

 
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I am wanting to do the same thing as OP... Bikes look sick fellas... keep the picture coming!!!
 
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Made my own. About 9" and much more comfortable. $30 in steel and powder coating. Not the best photo.
 
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